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PNPAE Quantitative Ability Review

Super Tutor TeamUpdated April 26, 20264 min read

PNPAE Quantitative Ability Review

PNPAE Quantitative tests SHS-level mathematics.

What PNPA asks

Topic blockApprox. items
Algebra14
Geometry10
Trigonometry basics5
Number theory + arithmetic8
Statistics + probability5

Algebra

  • Linear and quadratic equations
  • Word problems (rate, mixture, work, distance)
  • Systems of equations
  • Exponents, radicals, polynomials
  • Inequalities
  • Sequences

Geometry

  • Triangle properties (special right triangles 30-60-90, 45-45-90)
  • Circle theorems
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Area and volume
  • Pythagorean theorem

Trigonometry

  • SOH-CAH-TOA
  • Unit circle (0°-90°)
  • Pythagorean identity
  • Angle of elevation/depression

Number theory

  • Divisibility rules
  • GCD, LCM
  • Percentages, ratios, proportions

Statistics + probability

  • Mean, median, mode
  • Reading data displays
  • Basic probability

A 3-week drilling plan

WeekFocusVolume target
1Algebra80 items
2Geometry + trig60 items
3Number theory + statistics + mock1 mock + 40 items

Realistic Quantitative scores

Diagnostic baselineRealistic test-day score
50%70%
60%78%
70%84%

Where Super Tutor fits

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